Proof_City Council Proceedings 6.21.21Copyrighted
July 19, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 7/6; Cable TV Commission of 5/12;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 6/6; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 7/7; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/24; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 6/21 and 6/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 7/6/21 Supporting Documentation
Cable TV Commission Minutes of 5/12/21 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 6/ 16/21
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 7/7/21
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 6/24/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
6/21/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
6/23/21
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
06/30/2021
and for which the charge is 519.77
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 30th day of June, 2021
Notary Pu d
in and for Dubuque tounty, Iowa.
KJANET K. PAPEmmissionNumber199859Comm. Ezp. DEC 11, 2022
Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on June 21, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social
distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually and aired
live on CityCharmel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and
117.2), streamed live on the Citys website at
www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the Citys
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber,
Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen
and City Attorney Bramwell.
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health
Specialist for the City of Dubuque, provided an update on the
COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Key City Pride Week Proclamation (June 21-27, 2021) was
accepted by Rio Suave on behalf of Key City Pride.
2. Pollinator Week Proclamation (June 21-27, 2021) was
accepted by Gina Bell on behalf of Sustainable Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings
of 6/7; City Council Compensation Task Force of 6/9; Library
Board of Trustees of 4/22; Zoning Advisory Commission of 6/2;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/27; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of 5/17 and 5/19; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenue for
Month Ending 4/30. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits : Connor Ambrosy for vehicle
damage and Joseph Moez for personal injury. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and referred to the City
Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the
following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Connor Ambrosy for vehicle damage; Joseph Moez for
personal injury. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommended
City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 199-21 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City
Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid
and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures
was adopted.
5. Resolution Appointing UMB BankP N.A. as Substitute Paying
Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent; terminating
existing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; and Approving the
Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement with
UMB Bank, N.A. and Authorizing Execution of the Agreement:
City Manager recommended approval of the suggested proceedings
to appoint UMB Bank, N.A. to serve as the successor Paying
Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent in connection with
all outstanding bonds, terminate existing paying agent, bond
registrar and transfer agent agreements with Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A.; and approve the paying agent, bond registrar and
transfer agent agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. and authorize
execution of the agreement. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 200-21 Appointing UMB
Bank, N.A. as Substitute Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and
Transfer Agent; Terminating Existing Paying Agent, Bond
Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreements with Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A.; and Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and
Transfer Agent Agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. and authorizing
execution of the agreement was adopted.
6. Preliminary Plat of Silver Oaks Estates No. 3: Zoning
Advisory Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary
Plat of Silver Oaks Estates No. 3. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
7. Preliminary Plat of Ridge View Acres: Zoning Advisory
Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat of Ridge
View Acres. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
8. Final Plat of Schmitt Estates: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommended approval of the Final Plat of Schmitt Estates,
subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lots 3 & 4
of Schmitt Estates; and requiring that if the private portion
of Robin Hood Drive is not accepted as a public street, the
property owner obtain an access easement along Block 5 & Block
6 Sherwood Park to provide access from the publicly dedicated
Robin Hood Drive to the subject property. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 201-21
Approving the Final Plat: Schmitt Estates, Dubuque County,
Iowa was adopted.
9. Pre -annexation Agreement - Dennis J. and Carol A. Schmitt
Estates: City Manager recommended approval of the Dennis J.
and Carol A. Schmitt Pre -annexation agreement in accordance
with the Fringe Area Development Standards including
authorization for the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of
the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 202-21 Approving a
Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Dennis J. and Carol A. Schmitt was adopted.
10. Authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager's
Designee to File and Release Liens on Properties Participating
in the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program: City Manager
recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the City
Manager or the City Managers Designee to File and Release
Liens on Properties Participating in the Downtown
Rehabilitation Loan Program. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 203-21 Authorizing the
City Manager or the City Managers designee to file and release
liens on properties participating in the Downtown
Rehabilitation Loan Program was adopted.
11. Sculptures Recommended for Inclusion in 2021-22 Art on
the River Rotating Public Art Exhibition: City Manager
recommended approval of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commissions recommendations for the 2021-22 Art on the River
sculpture selections and requests the use of a portion of the
existing Fiscal Year 2021 program balances to support
expanding the 2021-22 exhibit from 10 to 11 sculptures. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Arts Economic Impact Study Opportunity: City Manager
recommended approval for Dubuque to participate in an economic
impact study of the arts in Dubuque. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
13. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Dream Center:
City Manager recommended approval of the Contracted Services
Agreement with Dubuque Dream Center for the Citys financial
support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
14. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Area
Labor -Management Council: City Manager recommended approval of
the Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Area
Labor -Management Council for the Citys financial support for
Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
15. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Main Street City
Manager recommended approval of the Contracted Services
Agreement with Dubuque Main Street for the Citys financial
support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
16. Contracted Services Agreement - The Fountain of Youth
Program: City Manager recommended approval of the Contracted
Services Agreement with the Fountain of Youth Program for the
City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
17. Contracted Services Agreement - Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation: City Manager recommended approval of
the Contracted Services Agreement with the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation for the Citys financial support for
Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
18. Contracted Services Agreement Inclusive Dubuque: City
Attorney recommended approval of the Contracted Services
Agreement with Inclusive Dubuque for the City's financial
support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
19. Contracted Services Agreement Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque: Project HOPE: City Attorney recommended
approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project HOPE for the
City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
20. FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Updated Annual
Action Plan: City Manager recommended City Council approval of
the updated Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 204-21
Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for
Inclusion in the City Budget was adopted.
21. Update on Rules for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
and American Rescue Plan Act Community Engagement and Strategy
Sessions: City Manager provided information on the status of
the City of Dubuque allocation of the federal American Rescue
Plan funds. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
22. Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan for
Legal Aid Fair Housing Initiatives Program Grant: City Manager
recommended approval of the Certification of Consistency with
the Consolidated Plan for Legal Aid Fair Housing Initiatives
Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
23. 2021 Construction Projects Impacting Traffic and Road
Construction Toolkit for Businesses: City Manager provided a
copy of the 2021 Construction Projects Impacting Traffic and
Road Construction Toolkit for Businesses public information
brochures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
24. Clarke Drive Fiber Project from Asbury Road to North
Grandview - CIP 1002871: City Manager recommended acceptance
of the construction contract for the Clarke Drive Fiber
Project from Asbury Road to North Grandview Avenue, as
completed by Advanced Directional Drillers, in the final
contract amount of $88,781.00. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 205-21 Accepting the
Clarke Dr Fiber from Asbury Rd to N. Grandview Project and
authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
25. Northwest Arterial - Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane
Project: Acceptance of Public Improvement Contract - Iowa DOT
Project No. CS-TSF-2100 (685)--85-31 CIP 3002675: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the public improvement contract for
the Northwest Arterial Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane
Improvements Project, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc.,
in the final contract amount of $370,116.25, which is an 8.7%
increase from the original contract amount of $340,575.10.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 206-21 Accepting the Northwest Arterial -
Pennsylvania Avenue Right Tom Lane Improvement Project and
authorizing the final payment to the contractor was adopted.
26. Southwest Arterial Project: North Cascade Road, English
Mill Road, Military Road Bridges - Bridge Railing and
Decorative Concrete Post Coloring Project Iowa DOT Project No.
STP-U-2100 (693)--70-31: City Manager recommended acceptance
of the construction contract for the Southwest Arterial -
North Cascade Road, English Mill Road, and Military Road -
Local Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Post Coloring
Project, as completed by Taylor Construction, Inc. in the
final contract amount of $530,170, which is a 0.7 % decrease
from the original contract amount of $533.905.00. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
207-21 Accepting Southwest Arterial North Cascade Road,
English Mill Road, and Military Road Local Bridge Railing and
Decorative Concrete Post Coloring Project, Iowa DOT Project
No. Stp-U-2100 (693)--70-31 and authorizing the payment to the
contractor was adopted.
27. Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project:
Award Construction Contract CIP: 350-2706: City Manager
recommended award of the construction contract to the low
bidder, Reed Construction, in the base bid amount of $280,000,
which is 19.1 % below the engineer's estimate. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 208-21
Awarding the Public Improvement Contract for the Fire Station
6 External Stairwell Addition Project was adopted.
28. Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021: City Manager
recommended that the award for the Dillon Street Drain Tile
Project 2021 be officially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
made a Matter of Record.
29. United States Environmental Protection Agency
Brownfields Multipurpose Grant Project Request to Distribute
RFQ and Create an RFQ Review Committee: City Manager
recommended approval to release the Request for Qualifications
for professional services for the EPA Brownfields Multipurpose
Grant Project and further recommended that the City Manager be
authorized to negotiate and execute a final agreement with the
recommended consultant. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
30. Iowa Department of Transportation State Recreational
Trail Grant Application for Bee Branch Creek Trail: Phase 2:
City Manager recommended approval of a resolution authorizing
submission of the application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for State Recreational Trail (SRT) grant funds
for the Bee Branch Creek Trail: Phase 2 project. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
209-21 Authorizing the City's Grant Application to the State
Recreational Trail Program for the Bee Branch Creek Trail:
Phase 2 Project and assurance that the improvements will be
maintained following completion of the project was adopted.
31. State of Iowa Federal -Aid Section 130 Railroad Grade
Crossing Safety Improvements Agreement for the Construction of
Activated Signals at the Railroad Crossing Located at East
14th Street: Iowa DOT Project No. RRP-RR01(205)--8A-00: City
Manager recommended approval and authorization for the Mayor
to execute the State of Iowa Federal -Aid Section 130 Railroad
Grade Crossing Safety Improvements Agreement between the
Canadian Pacific Railway, dba Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern
Railroad Corporation, the Iowa Department of Transportation,
and the City of Dubuque for the construction of a new
activated signal systems at the East 14th Street railroad
grade crossing. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 210-21 State of Iowa Federal -Aid
Section 130 Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Improvements
Agreement for the Construction of Activated Signals at the
Railroad Crossing located at East 14th Street was adopted.
32. Signed Contract(s): Scales Mound Packet Co. dba River
Cruises for Docking License Agreement; Tricon General
Construction, Inc. for the Purina Drive Flood Wall Replacement
Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
33. 2019 and 2020 City Council Official Proceedings: City
Clerk submitted the completed and indexed City Council
Official Proceedings for calendar years 2019 and 2020. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
34. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager
recommended approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco
license applications as submitted. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 211-21 Approving
applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4
Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control,
Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits; and
Resolution No. 212-21 Approving applications for retail
cigarette/tobacco sales/ nicotine/ vapor permits, as required
by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. 2021 Pavement Marking Project (CIP 3002245): City Manager
recommended initiation of the public bidding procedure for the
2021 Pavement Marking Project, and further recommends that a
public hearing be set for July 6, 2021. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 213-21
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing
on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on July 6, 2021 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and
Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City
Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board: One, 3-Year term
through January 1, 2024. Applicant: George Cooley, 2255
Francis St. Membership Requires Balance of Landlords, Tenants
and Other Interested Citizens 5 Commissioners total; currently
2 Landlords/1 Tenant/1 Interested Citizen.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Three,
3-Year terms through June 30, 2024 (Expiring terms of
Daugherty as At Large, Neuhaus as Business Professional Living
or Working Within District, and Siegert as Business
Professional). Applicants: Noelle Chesney, 1830 Links Glen Dr.
- Qualifies for Business Professional and At -Large; Paula
Neuhaus, 793 West 3rd St. - Qualifies for Business
Professional Living or Working Within District and At -Large;
Thomas Robbins, 2361 Harvest View Dr. - Qualifies for
At -Large.
Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Chesney to the Business
Professional three-year term through June 30, 2024; Ms.
Neuhaus to the for Business Professional Living or Working
Within District three-year term through June 30, 2024; and Mr.
Robbins to the At -Large three-year term through June 30, 2024.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Historic Preservation Commission: Two, 3-Year terms
through July 1, 2024 (Vacant terms of Klavitter as *At Large
and Rapp as *Old Main Interim). Applicants: Tim Gan 2529
Windsor Ave Qualifies for At -Large; Alec Gustafson, 299 Main
St. - Qualifies for Old Main and At -Large; John Link, 535 W
5th St. Qualifies for At -Large. This commission is subject to
the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law 9 Commissioners total;
currently 2 males/2 females/5 openings. *Openings were
advertised for 90 days while non -male identifying applicants
were sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
Additional openings on the commission are being advertised for
90 days while noninale identifying applicants are sought in
adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
Motion by Roussell to appoint Mr. Gustafson to the Old Main
three-year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
Upon roll call vote, Mr. Link was appointed to the At Large
three-year term through July 1, 2024. Mr. Gau received 1 vote
(Sprank), and Mr. Link received the remaining 6 votes.
3. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Stoffel). Applicant:
Tyler Stoffel, 960 Boyer St. Motion by Resnick to appoint Mr.
Stoffel to the three-year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded
by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Tigges). Applicant:
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr. Motion by Cavanagh to
appoint Ms. Tigges to the three-year term through July 1,
2024. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Hoffman). Applicant:
Adam Hoffmann, 1910 Marion St. Motion by Roussell to appoint
Mr. Hoffman to the three-year term through July 1, 2024.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July
1, 2024 (Expiring Term of Russell). Applicant: Rich Russell,
2045 Embassy West Dr. This commission is subject to the State
of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 2
males/3 females/2 openings. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr.
Russell to the three-year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Amending Section 16-64 Flood Hazard Overlay District of
the Unified Development Code: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a
request from City of Dubuque to amend Section 16-6-4 Flood
Hazard Overlay District of the Unified Development Code by
repealing the current ordinance and adopting a new Section
16-6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at
two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Planning Services
Manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Mr. Wemimont
responded to questions from the City Council regarding how
affected property owners were notified and the mortgage
options for residents in both designated and non -designated
flood plains. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 24-21 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by repealing
Section 6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District and enacting a new
Section 6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District to comply with
National Flood Insurance Program Requirements. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amending the Planned Residential (PR) zoning district to
facilitate the construction of an Administration and Outreach
addition - Quasi -Judicial Rezoning: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval to
amend the Planned Residential (PR) zoning district located at
3485 Windsor Ave. to facilitate the construction of an
Administration and Outreach addition, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at
two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Planning Services
Manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 25-21 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, rescinding
Ordinance 36-19 and approving an amended Conceptual
Development Plan for the Padre Pic, Health Care Center and
Assisi Village Planned Unit Development. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Jule Public Hearing Iowa Department of Transportation's
Consolidated Funding Application: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the annual Consolidated Funding Application as submitted to
the Iowa Department of Transportation, and approval of
signature on the Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan and
Authorizing Resolution, and City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 214-21 Authorizing Resolution:
Approval of Consolidated Funding Application to Iowa DOT.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$3,800,000 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C: Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City
Council approval of the suggested proceedings for the public
hearing on the issuance of not to exceed $3,800,000 in Water
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, and City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 215-21 Instituting
proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not
to exceed $3,800,000 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds. Seconded
by Roussell. Responding to a question from the City Council,
City Manager Van Milligen stated that Moodys upgrade is
unsurprising based on the City Council being strategic with
City funds. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Grant of Easement to Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C.: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City
Council approval of the Grant of Retaining Wall Easement to
Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C. for a private retaining wall over
City owned right-of-way property on Helen Ridge Court in North
Grandview Estates No. 2 as part of the North Grandview Estates
development project, and City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 216-21 Disposing of city interest by Grant of
Retaining Wall Easement to Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C. across
part of the Helen Ridge Court right of way in North Grandview
Estates No. 2, City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution No.
217-21 Granting a Retaining Wall Easement to Ehrlich
Properties, L.L.C. across part of the Helen Ridge Court right
of way in North Grandview Estates No. 2, City of Dubuque,
Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Corps of Engineers Acceptance of Consent to Easement
Structures: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider City Council approval of the Corps of Engineers
Acceptance of Consent to Easement Structures, and City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 218-21 Disposing of an
Interest in Real Estate through Agreement with the Army Corps
of Engineers. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
Public Input
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social
distancing, public input was made available through
GoToMeeting chat function, and City Council and City Clerk
email accounts. Staff stated that no online public input was
received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project 2021
(CIP 3002773): City Manager recommended City Council recission
of Resolution Nos. 187-21, 188-21, 189-21 and 190-21,
resulting in the cancellation of the current public bidding
process for the John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation
Project, and approving City staff to apply for a $190,000
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant through the
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS). Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 219-21 Rescinding Resolution Nos. 187-21,
188-21, 189-21, 190-21; and Resolution No. 220-21 Authorizing
the Citys Grant Application to the Transportation Alternatives
Program for the John F. Kennedy Sidewalks Installation Project
and assurance that the improvements will be maintained
following completion of the project. Seconded by Jones. City
Council thanked city staff for their work and expressed
support for applying for the TAP grant. Responding to a
question from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen
stated that obtaining the TAP grant will cover the entire cost
of the retaining wall, therefore decreasing the residents
assessments. City Manager Van Milligen stated that city staff
will bring the final cost calculations to City Council once
confirmed. Motion carried 7-0.
2. City Council Salary Compensation Task Force
Recommendation: City Council Compensation Task Force submitted
its recommendation for Mayor and City Council Member salaries
effective January 1, 2022. Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the documents and refer to the City Council. Seconded by
Cavanagh. City Council expressed support for the salary
increases due to the number of hours involved in City Council
service and to eliminate barriers to serving. The City Council
also expressed support for the process and thanked the City
Council Compensation Task Force for their time and efforts.
Responding to a question from the City Council, City Attorney
Bru nwell stated that this compensation process occurs every
time the majority of City Council members are up for election.
Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager
Van Milligen stated the proposed salary increase will have
minimal impact on the ctys budget. Per suggestion from City
Clerk Breitfelder, Council Member Resnick amended the motion
to receive and file the information, concur with the
recommendation, and direct city staff to present an ordinance
reflecting the compensation changes. Seconded by Cavanagh.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Code of Conduct: City Attorney recommended the City
Council pass a resolution adopting the Code of Conduct. Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt
resolution No. 221-21 Adopting a City Council Code of Conduct.
Seconded by Jones. City Council expressed support for the
guide and stated that the guide was one of City Council's
goals. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Contracted Services Agreement - Travel Dubuque/Dubuque
Area Convention and Visitors Bureau: City Manager recommended
approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Travel
Dubuque/Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for the
Citys financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and approve the agreement.
Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Amending City Ordinance 9-7-321.285 (C) Speed Limit
Reduction Seippel Road from U.S Highway 20 to Old Highway
Road: City Manager recommended an amendment to City Ordinance
9-7-321.285 (C) that reduces the speed limit from 45 mph to 35
mph on Seippel Road from U.S. Highway 20 to Old Highway Road.
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and that
the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 26-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7
Operation, Division 5 Speed Restrictions, Section 9-7-321.285
Limits Generally by amending the speed limit for a portion of
Seippel Road from 45 M.P.H. to 35 M.P.H. Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. City Council Hybrid Meetings in Council Chambers: City
Clerk transmitted information for City Council returning to
Council Chambers for City Council meetings starting July 6,
2021. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the information
and refer to the City Council. Seconded by Resnick. City
Council collectively agreed that they should follow CDC
guidance by not wearing masks in Council Chambers due to being
vaccinated. After discussing the various options for public
input, City Council agreed that members of the public can
attend City Council meetings and remain in Council Chambers
throughout the entire meeting unless Council Chambers reaches
the maximum capacity as determined by city staff. If Council
Chambers reach capacity, then city staff may impose
restrictions, such as only allowing people with business for
the City Council in Council Chambers or requesting people exit
Council Chambers at the conclusion of the item they are
speaking about. Per suggestion from City Clerk Breitfelder,
Council Member Cavanagh amended his motion to receive and file
the documents and approve the recommendations while
incorporating the updates discussed by the City Council.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Request for Work Session: Black Hills Energy Project
Updates: Black Hills Energy requested the City Council
schedule a work session for Monday, August 16, 2021 at 5:30
p.m. to receive updates on recent projects and potential
partnerships that support the Citys climate action goals.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Farber.
No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
Council Member Reports
Council Member Farber reported on attending a Sister City
Committee meeting and the committees plans to host a photo
exhibit in October.
Council Member Resnick reported on recent downtown recovery
efforts in the North End and on attending the Juneteenth
Celebration in Comiskey Park.
Council Member Jones reported on the Dubuque Racing
Association (DRA) approving Alan Dickson to the Director of
Operations role. Council Member Jones also reported on the
upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) game at the Field of
Dreams and the positive economic impact the event will have on
Dubuque.
Council Member Sprank thanked Ernest Jackson and his team
for hosting the Juneteenth Celebration. Mr. Sprank also
reported on the Comiskey Park remodel, Liberty Recovery House,
and the Pride Parade scheduled for Saturday.
Council Member Roussell also reported on attending the
Juneteenth Celebration.
Mayor Buol encourage people to get vaccinated, stating that
the new variants of the COVID-19 virus are worrisome to the
medical community.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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